Funding a physical rehabilitation dream on your own

You do not need a company, a team or investors to fund a physical rehabilitation dream. Many dreams on cohero are run by one person. Backers look for the same thing either way: a clear goal and someone who shows up.

Physical rehabilitation often requires repeated sessions, equipment and reliable travel. Fund defined blocks of attendance and practical support rather than tying milestones to a promised recovery.

  1. 01

    You are the proof

    Put your face in the first photo, explain your background in two sentences and show something you have already made. Backers back people first and plans second.

  2. 02

    Keep the scope small

    The first milestone should fit one person's time and skills. Outsource only what you cannot do, and give those costs their own milestone so Backers see them.

  3. 03

    Protect your time

    Post proof when a step is done, answer chat once or twice a day and keep your story current. A steady rhythm builds more trust than bursts of activity.

Risks to plan for

  • R1

    Session needs can change

    The number or spacing of sessions may change after a review. Budget in attendance blocks and explain how a revised schedule affects remaining fees without promising a recovery date.

  • R2

    Transport can limit attendance

    Travel arrangements may make repeated appointments difficult to attend. Price suitable transport before setting the goal and include journey records in each active session milestone.

  • R3

    Equipment may need adjustment

    Home practice equipment may require a different size or setup after assessment. Confirm requirements before buying and reserve the equipment budget for documented, appropriate purchases.

Budget example

A typical cost split for a physical rehabilitation dream wherever you live, shown in USD. Backers are charged the equivalent in US dollars.

Example goal

$9,000

  • Rehabilitation session fees$4,950 · 55%
  • Home practice equipment$1,350 · 15%
  • Accessible session transport$1,800 · 20%
  • Assessment and support costs$900 · 10%

What you receive

Backers give
$9,000
Platform fee (15%)
−$1,350
You receive
$7,650

Example milestone plan

An example plan for a physical rehabilitation dream with a goal of $9,000. Backers fund the whole goal, but each milestone's money stays held until you post the proof and Backers release it.

  1. Milestone 1

    $1,350 · 15%

    Plan the rehabilitation block

    Post a redacted provider estimate, initial session receipt and equipment list for the rehabilitation period being funded.

  2. Milestone 2

    $3,150 · 35%

    Attend the first block

    Share redacted session receipts, an attendance summary and payment records for equipment or travel used in this block.

  3. Milestone 3

    $3,150 · 35%

    Continue the session programme

    Upload invoices for the next rehabilitation block and a redacted attendance record, plus related transport receipts.

  4. Milestone 4

    $1,350 · 15%

    Review ongoing support needs

    Post final funded session receipts and a redacted provider review confirmation, with a summary of equipment and travel spending.

How Backers are protected

14-day review per milestone

When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to release their share or ask for more. Money not released in time goes back to the Backer.

15% fee, deducted — never added

Backers pay exactly what they choose. The 15% fee comes out of each backing: $100 gives the Dreamer $85. The fee is kept if money is returned.

Gifts, not shares

Backings are gifts. No shares, equity, interest or repayment, and Dreamers keep full ownership. Nothing on cohero is an investment or a loan.

Questions and answers

Can the goal include equipment for practice at home?

Include equipment that forms part of your documented rehabilitation plan, with a clear cost line and purchase stage. Share receipts with personal details hidden, and describe its role without giving treatment instructions to others.

Can one person really fund a physical rehabilitation dream?

Yes. Backers do not require a company. They need to understand your goal and see proof as you go, and a small first milestone is the best way to show you deliver.

Must I show physical improvement for each milestone?

Base proof on the funded sessions, equipment and travel rather than a physical performance target. Redacted attendance records and receipts let Backers review spending without requiring videos of your body or private assessments.

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